ESTIMATOR

NASHVILLE, TN

FULL TIME

About Us

Since 1940, Stansell Electric Company, Inc. has been a leading provider of quality electrical contracting and related services. Today, Stansell Electric continues as a family-owned company with second and third generations carrying the legacy. The core values of the company: Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Enjoyment, Care for Employees, Honesty, and Investing in Resources; are the ultimate legacy established over 80 years ago and carried on by the amazing team today.

How Stansell Makes a Difference

By Growing our People, Serving our Customers, and Building our Communities, we stand out as the leading multi-disciplined electrical contractor and systems integrator in the Southeast. Stansell Electric provides turnkey solutions in the Transportation (Lighting, Signalization, ITS, Navigation), Industrial (Water, Wastewater, Manufacturing/Warehouse, Power), Commercial (High-rise, High-end complexes), and Infrastructure (Duct bank, Substation) markets.

We take pride in our unwavering commitment to Injury Free, Best Tradespeople, and Quality; while building relationships with Owners, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and other Subcontractors. We have a strong people-first culture, a record-setting safety record, and we leverage technology to enhance the effectiveness of project delivery.

Who You’ll Work With

Industrial, Commercial, and Utility Division

About the Position

The Estimator works out of Stansell Electric’s Nashville office, assisting in all aspects of further developing the bid proposal process for the pre-construction team. The Estimator must show strong organizational skills, familiarity with industry standards and practices, and customer service skills commensurate to the satisfactory completion of position’s primary duties and responsibilities. Advancement opportunities are available by advancing to more senior positions.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Maintain working relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and vendors
Manage the bid proposal process to determine scope of work for various projects
Provide expertise to any bid-related presentations and proposals
Review proposal documents to determine scope of work and prepare estimates / bid proposals
Manage client expectations as well as subcontractor and vendor involvement throughout proposal process.
Assists successful closing of bid processes including finalizing contract agreement, estimate turnover with operations team, and setup of costing reports.
Support all areas of the business related to estimates and job-costing

Smarts, Skills, and Physical Requirements

Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Working knowledge of contract documents, including specifications, drawings, and single-lines / schematics
Familiarity with construction and industry practices, processes, and standards
Ability to recognize errors or inconsistencies with project-related costs and scope
Strong professional communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Accubid estimating software experience is a plus
Good detail, orientation, and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/responsibilities and changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

1-3 years combined electrical and estimating experience

Additional Information

This position is office based in Nashville.
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance provided
401k with Generous Match
Bonus eligibility

As a Federal Contractor, it is the policy of Stansell Electric Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that applicants are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities & females encouraged to apply.

TN Drug Free Workplace conducting pre-employment, post-accident and random drug screening

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